Giric

Giric (832-889) was King of the Picts from 878 to 889, succeeding Aed of Scotland and preceding Donald II.

Biography
Giric was born in 832, and he ruled over Atholl before becoming King of the Picts in 878 after killing King Aed of Scotland in battle. He ruled jointly with Aed's nephew Eochaid of Scotland for the next 11 years, and he acquired legendary status as the liberator of the Scottish church from Pictish oppression; he was also falsely said to have conquered Ireland and most of England. He died in 889.